Monthly Archives - September 2016

Youth are prone to getting into trouble. We see it all the time, even in adults. It’s almost a direct correlation – troubled youth leads to a lifetime of getting into trouble with the law, money, and the wrong people. In society, people are quick to label troubled youth as ‘trouble makers’ and dismiss them. However, this is the wrong approach. Today we will be talking about why troubled youths deserve a second chance, and how it can lead to a lifetime of better decisions. (more…)

There is an opiate problem in America. Even though more and more people are dying from opiate overdoses, the usage is still going up. But why are people still using opiates when the dangers are known? Also, what causes opiates to be so dangerous in the first place? Today, we will be going over what opiates are, what they do and why they are so dangerous to use. (more…)

Depression is a mental disorder that affects approximately 14.8 million Americans. With so many people suffering, it’s amazing to think of just how much of a lack of understanding many people have towards what the disease is. Depression is not something that can go away at will. It is not something that people can control. This article is meant to give a clearer understanding of what depression is, and how you can help. (more…)

We’ve already talked about the signs and symptoms of overdosing, but it’s also important to know what to do in the situation if you see someone overdosing. While you’re probably not a doctor or have any medical expertise, there still are things that you can do to help someone who is overdosing. (more…)